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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.55, 314.48 and 172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.55, 314.48 and 172.27 is: 238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.55 : 314.48 = 172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.55/314.48 = 172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.55x = 314.48 × 172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.55x = 54,175.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,175.47/227.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.08

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